Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
CAPITULATE
a. Conquer
b. Venerate
c. Destroy
d. Surrender

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are those words that express a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other. For example- good/bad, easy/complex.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘capitulate’ refers to surrendering under agreed conditions.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:

Option (a.), ‘conquer', refers to bringing under control by force or authority.
Therefore, option (a.) is correct as its meaning is antonymous to that of the given word ‘capitulate’.

Option (b.), ‘venerate', refers to regarding someone or something with feelings of respect and reverence; considering hallowed or exalted or being in awe of.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘capitulate’.

Option (c.), ‘destroy', refers to defeating soundly and humiliatingly; damage irreparably.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘capitulate’.

Option (d.), ‘surrender', refers to the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions).
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘capitulate’.

Note: You should not get confused between ‘conquer’ and ‘surrender’. We are asked to find the opposite, aka the antonym, and not the synonym. ‘Surrender’ is a synonym to the given word ‘capitulate’ whereas ‘conquer’ is its antonym.